Description

Enhance your university experience with a semester or year abroad in Paris! Combine traditional course studies with projects and excursions, taking your time abroad to the next level. The core of each student's academic program is a six-credit seminar: History, Politics, and Diplomacy of France and Europe. The course will incorporate academic research projects and field study excursions that will take full advantage of many French, European, and international institutions discussed in the classroom.

A major component of the core course is the capstone project that will enable students to do research in many areas of current events in Paris and Europe. In addition to the mandatory French language study, the program offers electives in European and French international relations, politics, and government. View a list of the program's main courses.

For exceptional students with a demonstrated background in the appropriate academic areas, Arcadia is pleased to provide the opportunity to study at the graduate level and with graduate program students, by following selected graduate courses. Students will earn undergraduate credit for attending graduate classes and completing independent assignments and exams*.

**Please Note: Graduate courses are available only to spring and academic year students; fall-only students are not permitted to take graduate courses.

One important component of these courses is the opportunity to develop an undergraduate research project in conjunction with the appropriate AGS faculty member and program director. There are only two undergraduate student placements per graduate class, so early application and discussion with your program manager are encouraged.

Students will earn 16-18 semester hours of credit per semester.

GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Deadlines
Fall: April 20
Spring: October 15

Highlights

As a participant on an Arcadia University program, you are guaranteed housing.

Earn undergraduate credit in this unique semester program based in the lively and incomparable city of Paris.

Interdisciplinary focus on politics, history, international relations, and French language and culture

Based at the American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) and the Alliance Française

Intensive summer program also available

Special scholarships are available for semester study abroad in France, thanks to the generosity of Marie-Louise Vermeiren Jackson, a member of Arcadia University's Board of Trustees. These funds are specifically directed toward undergraduate students participating in this new semester program at Arcadia's affiliated campus in Paris. Please contact your program manager for more information.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• History
• International Relations
• Languages / Linguistics
• Political Science/politics

Cost in US$:

Inquire about specific costs

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

special scholarships are available for semester study abroad in France, thanks to the generosity of Marie-Louise Vermeiren Jackson, a member of Arcadia University's Board of Trustees. These funds are specifically directed toward undergraduate students participating in this new semester program at Arcadia's affiliated campus in Paris. Please contact your program manager for more information.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853